BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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106. You are preparing to administer medication to a patient via a gastrostomy (G-tube). After checking tube placement, what is the next step to prevent aspiration?

A. Leave the head of the bed flat
B. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30-45 degrees
C. Immediately unclamp the tube
D. Administer medication quickly

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  • Leave the head of the bed flat
  • Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30-45 degrees
  • Immediately unclamp the tube
  • Administer medication quickly

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